Rachel Blanchard
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Does hot yoga, has 3 Yorkies and a hamster, and listens to John Mayer religiously.
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10 Best Vegetarian and Vegan Cookbooks That You Must Have in Your Kitchen
Whether you're a vegetarian, vegan, or simply want to whip up healthy meals for your diet, you know that there are so many recipes out there that include all-organic ingredients without the use of animal products. Even when we're aware of this, some of us tend to get lost or don't even know where to start. I know I'm lost whenever I want to make vegan dishes for myself every now and then. If you're not a vegan and just want to try out some vegan meals, it can be difficult to find substitutions for some of your commonly-used ingredients; if you're just beginning a vegan journey, or you're living a veggie lifestyle but have little experience in the kitchen, suddenly taking on the task of cooking a vegan meal can feel overwhelming.
By Rachel Blanchard5 years ago in Feast
Put a Cork in It with These Cool Wine Stoppers
I admit there have been multiple times where I've opened a second bottle of wine, throw out the cork drunkly (believing in myself that I'll finish the bottle), and end up barely making a dent in the wine with no cork to preserve it. It's consistently something that I've done and I'll never learn from it. I had to throw out the wine after opening it with one of the best corkscrew wine openers and pouring it into one of the coolest wine glasses ever made because I didn't have a cork to seal it. This is why I needed to get my hands on a wine stopper so not finishing a bottle is no longer a problem.
By Rachel Blanchard5 years ago in Proof
10 Reasons You Are Exhausted and Easy Hacks to Increase Energy
In the past, my days were totally draining me out from exhaustion. It wasn't from overworking or lack of sleep, because I'd wake up in the morning tired, eat meals tired, and I couldn't even open my eyes when socializing with friends. I didn't know what I was doing wrong that was constantly making me feel like I only got three hours of sleep every day. Coffee wasn't helping me at that point, even if I asked for double espresso shots.
By Rachel Blanchard5 years ago in Lifehack
10 Top-Rated Cast Iron Cookware Sets
There are a ton of benefits that come with using cast iron as your cookware. I personally have a cast iron cookware set and I've never been more pleased than to have made the switch. If they're seasoned properly and often, the food I cook doesn't stick to the pots and pans, and it prevents food from burning, too! Cooking certain foods is much easier when I'm using my cast iron set—especially for dinner parties. I'm all about presentations for my dinner parties, or even when a guest is coming over for dinner. I want everything to be cooked precisely and not burnt.
By Rachel Blanchard5 years ago in Feast
Meet Kali: The Monthly Organic Feminine Hygiene Subscription Box
I always forget to stock up on tampons whenever my period comes and I never learn. I'll drive to the local convenient store, praying in the back of my head, "Don't drip, don't drip, don't drip." Most of the time I end up dripping. Aunt Flo isn't such a nice visitor, and when she does come, she always makes her arrival grand and catches me by surprise with nothing to stop her.
By Rachel Blanchard5 years ago in Viva
Top 15 Wine Books for Beginners
Wine is a complex field and it takes a lot of studying to understand every type of wine that's out there. Everyone starts off as a beginner, and in the case of wine, it can take us a while to master the study. Even I'm still considered a beginner despite my love for wine. In fact, I've only tasted a few types of wine and there are still so many out there for me to try.
By Rachel Blanchard5 years ago in Proof
Best Post-Workout Beauty Tricks We Swear By
You can't tell me that you don't look like a sweaty mess after you've worked out. We all look like hot messes after we've accomplished a full-body workout, and this can be both rewarding and gross at the same time. Rewarding because we literally sweated our assess off at the gym and it shows how great we worked out just by our appearance. But gross, because... we're actually disgusting. Hold on, your friend just texted you saying, "Let's go get lit tonight," but you just finished an intense workout and you look nowhere near ready to head out. And you just know by the time you shower and get ready, it's too late. However, it's never too late, because there are ways to mask the fact that you worked out right before going out.
By Rachel Blanchard5 years ago in Blush
Frozen Dog Treat Recipes That Will Cool Your Dog Off This Summer
Summer is both bitter and sweet. We're melting from the heat, but we get to enjoy sweet, frozen treats to cool us down! I'm a sucker for ice cream and even though I eat it all year round, I binge eat the frozen treat in the summer literally every day. Yes, it cools me down, but it's the delicious flavors that I mainly enjoy.
By Rachel Blanchard5 years ago in Petlife
10 Photography Magazines to Follow on Instagram
Photography magazines are definitely underrated. However, there are people out there who truly appreciate a good magazine filled with stunning and creative photos. They have collections of photos by skillful, professional photographers. Whether the magazine features a collection of a certain theme or is completely diverse, it's really aesthetically pleasing just to skim through the pages. Not to mention that these are the perfect type of magazines to place on your coffee table and use as decor pieces.
By Rachel Blanchard5 years ago in Photography
Top 10 Eyeshadows for Brown Eyes
I have brown eyes, and for those who also have brown eyes, we feel like we have the most boring eye color out there. And honestly... I swear we do. With all the variations of green and blue and hazel, it's hard to love our brown eyes. But we should start embracing our beautifully colored eyes! There are so many ways we can enhance our boring brown eyes and one is through makeup!
By Rachel Blanchard5 years ago in Blush
Best Dating Apps for Open Relationships
Having an open relationship with someone can lead to many things. If you and your partner are okay with being together, and still want to see other people, then the two of you are in an open relationship. This usually leads to a third person entering the relationship or you and your partner are both seeing other people while still fully committed to each other. In fact, people who are in a successful polyamorous relationship seek for a third party to join them. Either for sex or possibly a loving relationship.
By Rachel Blanchard5 years ago in Humans
How To Make Infused Sous Vide Cocktails
There are so many ways you can create really unique cocktails. From straight out of the bottle to aging your favorite cocktail, while there are many ways you can create cocktails, there are tons and tons of cocktail recipes you can whip up. From the more fruity drinks to the bitter ones, a great cocktail can completely lift your moods. But what other ways can you create alcoholic beverages? While some people do the basics, which is mixing the ingredients on the spot, there are others who really like sous vide cocktails.
By Rachel Blanchard5 years ago in Proof
